Facilities Maintenance & Doors Specialist

American Dream; East Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ is seeking an Operations Maintenance Technician to keep interior and exterior areas in good repair and support event setups with carpentry and general maintenance. You’ll perform plumbing fixes, landscape tasks, snow removal, and safety checks while delivering outstanding guest service.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in building maintenance, strong carpentry skills, tile knowledge, and the ability to operate Arial lifts to 35 ft and outdoor equipment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a trade or vocational school program in building maintenance preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• 1–3 years of experience in building maintenance.
• Strong knowledge and experience in carpentry.
• Tile repair/installation knowledge helpful.
• Knowledge of building maintenance industry.
• Ability to operate Arial lifts to 35 ft.
• At least 6 months experience using outdoor maintenance equipment (tractors, mowers, weed trimmers, snow removal).
• Knowledge of landscape maintenance and custodial duties.
• Ability to work variable shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform Marketing set ups, including stanchions, stages, chairs, and special assembly for events.
• Perform specified carpentry work throughout the facility in designated areas, in particular door and door hardware.
• Perform plumbing repairs and clears drain stoppages.
• Ensure the overall safety of the immediate work area.
• Perform landscape maintenance duties such as mowing, trimming, and watering.
• Perform snow removal duties using tractor with plow, snow blower or shovel.
• Empties ash and trash containers and removes waste to appropriate areas.
• Ensure safety of the immediate work area and surroundings.
• Use power washers to clean exterior areas.
• Assist with small maintenance repairs in parking garages; gate arm replacements, sign repair, exterior lighting changes.
• Paint communal areas, offices, and service corridor walls.
• May operate Cushman cart to haul debris to recycling center.
• Provide outstanding internal and external guest service.
• Maintain and repair property.
• Support maintenance team and other departments as requested by supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Carpentry

Tile repair

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Weather resilience

Shift flexibility

Education

Trade or vocational school in building maintenance

Tools

Arial lift operation

Outdoor maintenance equipment

Job description

American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ is seeking an Operations Maintenance Technician to keep interior and exterior areas in good repair and support event setups with carpentry and general maintenance. You’ll perform plumbing fixes, landscape tasks, snow removal, and safety checks while delivering outstanding guest service.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in building maintenance, strong carpentry skills, tile knowledge, and the ability to operate Arial lifts to 35 ft and outdoor equipment.